KALAMAZOO, MI – Police in Kalamazoo raided two houses on
Wednesday in response to citizen complaints of drug dealing.

The raids were conducted at residences in the 1000 block of
South Park Street and the 4400 block of Duke Street.

At the residence on Park Street, officers found a marijuana
grow operation, packaging equipment, scales, processed marijuana and two
handguns, according to a news release from the Kalamazoo Department of Public
Safety's Community Outreach Problem Solving Division.

Two residents were at the house, ages 21 and 23. One of the
suspects was found to be a convicted felon. Charges of felon in possession of a
firearm, felony firearm, manufacturing marijuana and possession with intent to
deliver marijuana will be sought from the Prosecutor's Office, according to the
release.

Officers seized processed marijuana, packaging equipment,
scales and other evidence of drug trafficking from the house on Duke Street. A
Kalamazoo man, 21, is facing a possible charge of possession with intent to
deliver marijuana, according to the release.

Police ask anyone with information regarding illegal drugs
or firearms activity to contact C.O.P.S. at 269-337-8880, or report an
anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.